Daniel Aguillón Ramírez (August 11, 1984 – October 18, 2008) was a Mexican featherweight boxer.[1] He died in a Mexico City hospital after a five-day coma induced by a knockout punch by fellow Mexican boxer Alejandro Sanabria during an official fight held on October 15, 2008, in Polanco, Mexico. He was 24.[2]

Daniel Aguillón
Born
Daniel Aguillón Ramírez

August 11, 1984
Mexico City, Mexico
DiedOctober 18, 2008 (2008-10-19) (aged 24)
NationalityMexico Mexican
Other namesCuautitlan
Statistics
Weight(s)Super Featherweight
Height5 ft 10 in (180 cm)
Reach74 in (189 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights20
Wins15
Wins by KO9
Losses3
Draws2
No contests0

Death

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Aguillón (16–4–2, 9 KOs) was punched in the jaw in the last minute of the 12th round of the super featherweight bout for the Central American title,[3] sanctioned by the World Boxing Council (WBC) by his opponent Sanabria, he fell unconscious on the floor and was taken to a hospital, but never recovered. The WBC announced it will provide financial support for the family.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ http://www.televisadeportes.com/lucha-libre/018706/daniel-aguillon-lucha-vida [dead link]
  2. ^ "Daniel Aguillon: 1984-2008". 23 October 2008.
  3. ^ "Mexican Boxer Daniel Aguillón Dies after Knock-Out by Alejandro Sanabria (video)". www.beersteak.com. Archived from the original on 2009-02-10.
  4. ^ "Daniel Aguillon - BoxRec".
  5. ^ "WBC Will Help Family of Boxer Daniel Aguillon, Who Died Five Days After a Bout". The Washington Post. October 22, 2008. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
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